Macmillan London to Paris Bike Ride - Advice Needed!
supercarl
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Hi all,
Me and a friend are planning on entering a London to Paris bike ride for Macmillan, and would like some advice.
1) Need to buy a road bike as I am a MTB'er. Ideally would prefer to spend around £500, however I appreciate that road biking is new to me and I really don't know what you get for your money. Any recommendations? I have my eye on a Giant Defy 4 at the moment which is just under budget.
2) Is there any training plans available online?
3) How long (from very little fitness) should I expect to have to train? I am hoping to do the ride either later this year (maybe late sept / oct) or spring next year
Thanks in advance
Me and a friend are planning on entering a London to Paris bike ride for Macmillan, and would like some advice.
1) Need to buy a road bike as I am a MTB'er. Ideally would prefer to spend around £500, however I appreciate that road biking is new to me and I really don't know what you get for your money. Any recommendations? I have my eye on a Giant Defy 4 at the moment which is just under budget.
2) Is there any training plans available online?
3) How long (from very little fitness) should I expect to have to train? I am hoping to do the ride either later this year (maybe late sept / oct) or spring next year
Thanks in advance
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Re the road bike, you should be able to get something decent. Personally I'd suggest second hand... FWIW I have a Trek 1.5 that would probably go for about £400 second hand, and which I'm very happy with.